Were you at Bass lake over the long weekend? might explain why some of the rules weren't being enforced as much, also I have seen that some parks during the day will lax the rules a bit to accommodate large camping groups like our groups at the Ontario Summer Rally over the years... Never had complaints during the day to having additional vehicles on sites nor to having 20 plus people on a site..

Thanks for your reviews, always nice to see what others think of the Parks..

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Yes, it was over the August long weekend. I'm not typically a tight a$$ over things like that, but having a large crowd less than 30ft from my trailer making noise until late (past midnight) is a bit annoying. If it's a small gathering hanging out by campfire all night chatting away then no problem. But once you get a large number of people everyone wants to be heard, so by default you will be loud even if you try to be quiet

I'm heading up to Saugeen Bluffs conservation area (by lake Huron) Labour Day weekend, never been there before. I will post a review once I get back!

It's located on Saugeen River, between Paisly and Port Elgin, Ontario. There is a good number of electric sites and also unserviced sites available, if I recall correctly about 200 in total. Serviced sites include electricity and water hook up, no sewer. They do have the portable tanks available (not sure if you need to pay to use them) if you're staying longer and need to empty your tanks. There is a small store available in the park which carries bare necessities or you can drive 10 minutes into town if needed. There is no cell phone service in the park, you need to drive out to the gate to get a signal. This is both a pain in the butt and also a blessing as it does allow you to fully unplug.

There is a good size playground for the kids and they have a small wading pool - maybe 15ft in diameter. There are horseshoes and some other activities, quite good to keep the kids busy.

Unfortunately, if you're looking to swim, you will be disappointed. Although the river is great for canoeing or kayaking, it is very rocky and quite shallow making anything beyond dipping your feet in impossible. If you want beach and swimming then Port Elgin on lake Huron is about 15-20min away.

Personally, I found the sites a little too cramped and close together, and with that many people come foot and car traffic, it just gets busy, too busy for my liking. I like to go camping to get away from people, this trip felt more like a tailgate party But to each their own.
The unserviced sites were much more private and quiet as they're tucked away in more treed area.

Although it was not horrible, it was not great either, I don't think I will be returning here anytime soon.

I have one more trip planned for this year to Killbear PP, now that I am very excited about!

The setting is incredible. In the unserviced area there are sites right on the beach. They are incredible and worth getting up early to book. Across the road all the sites have water views. Also great sites. The back to rows are RIGHT beside the highway.

There are serviced sites with water views but they are not big sites.

It's worth the drive, the park is huge and there are tons of amazing hikes.

The entire staff is brought in for the summer so the vibe is very different, as long as you are not noisy they don't care how many people are on the site, how many vehicles or how many tents. No cell service, at least half the campers had American plates.